Implementation of the Master’s Thesis (10 cr)

Objective

The student is able to implement her / his thesis project in cooperation with working life.

In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills.

The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.

Content

Data collection and - analysis.

Implementation according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision.

Location and time

Seminars are according to the schedule, see workshops at Moodle
The supervisor of the thesis announces the implementation of the seminars
The workshop offer is presented in Moodle: YAMK-opinnäytetyöprosessi

Materials

Appropriate research methodology literature
Current literature in the field

Teaching methods

Independent study
Group guidance such as seminars and work shops
Individual guidance
Opponent

Employer connections

The thesis is based on working life and is done under the supervision of a working life supervisor, as agreed. The main responsibility for supervision and assessment lies with the supervising teacher.

Exam schedules

N/A

International connections

Approved performance requires international source literature

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

10 cr corresponds to 270 hours of student work

Content scheduling

It is recommended to complete the course by the end of the third semester.

Further information

The primary form of supervision of the thesis is group supervision (eg seminars and workshops), in addition to which individual supervision can be agreed.

The assignments and MATERIALS prepared by the teacher are works in accordance with the Copyright Act (404/61) for which the teacher has copyright. Assignments AND MATERIALS may not be used except in their own studies. Their public distribution is only allowed with the permission of the teacher.

Other students' works are confidential.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Prerequisite for passing is carrying out data collection and -analysis.

Assessment methods and criteria

Seminars, workshops

Objective

The student is able to implement her / his thesis project in cooperation with working life.

In his/her work, the student shows initiative and good change management and development skills.

The student is able to make justified decisions during the different phases of the thesis process.

Content

Data collection and - analysis.

Implementation according to the degree programme guidelines: workshops, seminars, individual and group supervision.